With the news of a top 40 UK album under her belt, SOAK embarked on a tour to support the debut record, Before We Forgot How To Dream, starting off in Belfast’s very own Empire Music Hall before playing a sold out show in Dublin. Derry based band Rosseau and Rainy Boy Sleep open the show, with the former take to the stage just fifteen minutes after doors opened. Having just released their first EP the day before, Rosseau’s brief set is filled with some of the most melodic and twinkly guitar parts imaginable, and with the dynamic range of vocalist Colm on full show –…
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Supported by the Whereabouts and Neon Wolf, Irish pop-folk band Hudson Taylor played Belfast’s Mandela Hall last night. Photos by Sara Marsden.
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Having to add a second date due to high demand, David Kitt played an intimate show at Dublin’s Odessa last night. Photos by Mark Earley.
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Our photographer Colm Laverty was amongst a select few friends and fans of And So I Watch You From Afar for the band’s invite-only, pre-tour warm-up at their practice space at Belfast’s Blackstaff Mill last night.
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London heavy metal quartet Angel Witch live at the Limelight in Belfast with support from Darkest Era and Stereo Nasty. Photos by Liam Kielt.
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Aidan Kelly Murphy captures Echo and the Bunnymen, with support from fast-rising Dublin duo Darling, at the Olympia on Wednesday night.
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Le Galaxie threw an epic Valentine’s prom night at Mother in Dublin over the weekend with Nialler 9 also on the decks. Photos by Carlos Daly.
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California hip-hop duo Blackalicious recently played a sold-out show at Dublin’s Sugar Club. Our photographer Colm Moore was there to capture the night for the Thin Air – check out his photos below.
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Isabel Thomas captures the first of Interpol’s highly-anticipated three shows at Dublin’s Olympia. Support came from HEALTH.
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Featuring support from A Bad Cavalier and the Wonder Villains, Belfast-based quartet Ed Zealous bowed out in fine fashion at their sold-out farewell show at Belfast’s Voodoo on Saturday night. Our photographer Joe Laverty was there to capture the band’s (decidedly sweaty and cathartic) swansong.